Lexmark C3224dw User guide

Brand: Lexmark

Model: C3224dw

Category: Laser/LED printers

Type: User guide

C3224, C3326, CS331 Printers

User's Guide

July 2019 www.lexmark.com

Machine type(s):

1500

Models:

218, 638

Contents

Safety information........................................................................................ 5

Conventions.......................................................................................................................................................... 5

Product statements............................................................................................................................................. 5

Learn about the printer................................................................................ 8

Finding information about the printer.............................................................................................................8

Printer conﬁguration..........................................................................................................................................10

Using the control panel.................................................................................................................................... 10

Understanding the status of the indicator light...........................................................................................11

Selecting paper....................................................................................................................................................11

Set up, install, and conﬁgure.....................................................................16

Selecting a location for the printer................................................................................................................ 16

Attaching cables................................................................................................................................................. 17

Loading paper and specialty media..............................................................................................................18

Installing and updating software, drivers, and ﬁrmware.........................................................................22

Networking..........................................................................................................................................................23

Printing the Menu Settings Page...................................................................................................................25

Secure the printer.......................................................................................26

Erasing printer memory................................................................................................................................... 26

Restoring factory default settings................................................................................................................. 26

Statement of Volatility...................................................................................................................................... 26

Print.............................................................................................................. 27

Printing from a computer.................................................................................................................................27

Printing from a mobile device........................................................................................................................ 27

Conﬁguring conﬁdential jobs.........................................................................................................................28

Printing conﬁdential and other held jobs....................................................................................................29

Printing a font sample list................................................................................................................................30

Placing separator sheets between copies................................................................................................. 30

Canceling a print job........................................................................................................................................ 30

Adjusting toner darkness................................................................................................................................. 31

Contents 2

Use printer menus...................................................................................... 32

Menu map............................................................................................................................................................32

Device...................................................................................................................................................................32

Print....................................................................................................................................................................... 39

Paper.....................................................................................................................................................................45

Network/Ports.....................................................................................................................................................46

Security................................................................................................................................................................ 59

Reports.................................................................................................................................................................62

Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................................................63

Maintain the printer....................................................................................64

Checking the status of parts and supplies................................................................................................. 64

Conﬁguring supply notiﬁcations....................................................................................................................64

Setting up e‑mail alerts....................................................................................................................................64

Viewing reports..................................................................................................................................................65

Ordering parts and supplies...........................................................................................................................65

Replacing parts and supplies.........................................................................................................................68

Cleaning the printer.......................................................................................................................................... 77

Saving energy and paper................................................................................................................................ 77

Moving the printer to another location........................................................................................................ 78

Shipping the printer.......................................................................................................................................... 79

Troubleshoot a problem............................................................................ 80

The printer is not responding........................................................................................................................ 80

Network connection problems....................................................................................................................... 81

Issues with supplies..........................................................................................................................................82

Clearing jams......................................................................................................................................................83

Paper feed problems.........................................................................................................................................91

Printing problems.............................................................................................................................................. 93

Color quality problems.................................................................................................................................... 121

Contacting customer support.......................................................................................................................124

Recycle and dispose................................................................................. 125

Recycling Lexmark products.........................................................................................................................125

Recycling Lexmark packaging......................................................................................................................125

Returning Lexmark cartridges for reuse or recycling.............................................................................125

Contents 3

Notices........................................................................................................126

Index............................................................................................................137

Contents 4

Safety information

Conventions

Note: A note identiﬁes information that could help you.

Warning: A warning identiﬁes something that could damage the product hardware or software.

CAUTION: A caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation that could injure you.

Dierent types of caution statements include:

CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: Indicates a risk of injury.

CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: Indicates a risk of electrical shock.

CAUTION—HOT SURFACE: Indicates a risk of burn if touched.

CAUTION—TIPPING HAZARD: Indicates a crush hazard.

CAUTION—PINCH HAZARD: Indicates a risk of being caught between moving parts.

Product statements

CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: To avoid the risk of ﬁre or electrical shock, connect the power cord to

an appropriately rated and properly grounded electrical outlet that is near the product and easily

accessible.

CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: To avoid the risk of ﬁre or electrical shock, use only the power cord

provided with this product or the manufacturer's authorized replacement.

CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: Do not use this product with extension cords, multioutlet power strips,

multioutlet extenders, or UPS devices. The power capacity of these types of accessories can be easily

overloaded by a laser printer and may result in a risk of ﬁre, property damage, or poor printer

performance.

CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: Only a Lexmark Inline Surge Protector that is properly connected

between the printer and the power cord provided with the printer may be used with this product. The

use of non-Lexmark surge protection devices may result in a risk of ﬁre, property damage, or poor

printer performance.

CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electrical shock, do not place or use this product near

water or wet locations.

CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electrical shock, do not set up this product or make

any electrical or cabling connections, such as the power cord, fax feature, or telephone, during a

lightning storm.

CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: Do not cut, twist, bind, crush, or place heavy objects on the power

cord. Do not subject the power cord to abrasion or stress. Do not pinch the power cord between objects

such as furniture and walls. If any of these things happen, a risk of ﬁre or electrical shock results. Inspect

the power cord regularly for signs of such problems. Remove the power cord from the electrical outlet

before inspecting it.

Safety information 5

CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electrical shock, make sure that all external

connections (such as Ethernet and telephone system connections) are properly installed in their marked

plug-in ports.

CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electrical shock, if you are accessing the controller

board or installing optional hardware or memory devices sometime after setting up the printer, then turn

the printer o, and unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet before continuing. If you have any

other devices attached to the printer, then turn them o as well, and unplug any cables going into the

printer.

CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electrical shock when cleaning the exterior of the

printer, unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet and disconnect all cables from the printer before

proceeding.

CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: If the printer weight is greater than 20 kg (44 lb), then it may require

two or more people to lift it safely.

CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: When moving the printer, follow these guidelines to avoid personal

injury or printer damage:

• Make sure that all doors and trays are closed.

• Turn o the printer, and then unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.

• Disconnect all cords and cables from the printer.

• If the printer has separate ﬂoor-standing optional trays or output options attached to it, then disconnect

them before moving the printer.

• If the printer has a caster base, then carefully roll it to the new location. Use caution when passing over

thresholds and breaks in

ﬂooring.

• If the printer does not have a caster base but is conﬁgured with optional trays or output options, then remove

the output options and lift the printer

o

the trays. Do not try to lift the printer and any options at the same

time.

• Always use the handholds on the printer to lift it.

• Any cart used to move the printer must have a surface able to support the full footprint of the printer.

• Any cart used to move the hardware options must have a surface able to support the dimensions of the

options.

• Keep the printer in an upright position.

• Avoid severe jarring movements.

• Make sure that your ﬁngers are not under the printer when you set it down.

• Make sure that there is adequate clearance around the printer.

CAUTION—TIPPING HAZARD: Installing one or more options on your printer or MFP may require a

caster base, furniture, or other feature to prevent instability causing possible injury. For more information

on supported conﬁgurations, see

www.lexmark.com/multifunctionprinters.

CAUTION—TIPPING HAZARD: To reduce the risk of equipment instability, load each tray separately.

Keep all other trays closed until needed.

CAUTION—HOT SURFACE: The inside of the printer might be hot. To reduce the risk of injury from a hot

component, allow the surface to cool before touching it.

CAUTION—PINCH HAZARD: To avoid the risk of a pinch injury, use caution in areas marked with this

label. Pinch injuries may occur around moving parts, such as gears, doors, trays, and covers.

Safety information 6

CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: This product uses a laser. Use of controls or adjustments or

performance of procedures other than those speciﬁed in the User’s Guide may result in hazardous

radiation exposure.

CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: The lithium battery in this product is not intended to be replaced.

There is a danger of explosion if a lithium battery is incorrectly replaced. Do not recharge, disassemble,

or incinerate a lithium battery. Discard used lithium batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions

and local regulations.

This product is designed, tested, and approved to meet strict global safety standards with the use of speciﬁc

manufacturer's components. The safety features of some parts may not always be obvious. The manufacturer

is not responsible for the use of other replacement parts.

Refer service or repairs, other than those described in the user documentation, to a service representative.

This product uses a printing process that heats the print media, and the heat may cause the media to release

emissions. You must understand the section in your operating instructions that discusses the guidelines for

selecting print media to avoid the possibility of harmful emissions.

This product may produce small amounts of ozone during normal operation, and may be equipped with a ﬁlter

designed to limit ozone concentrations to levels well below the recommended exposure limits. To avoid high

ozone concentration levels during extensive usage, install this product in a well-ventilated area and replace

the ozone and exhaust ﬁlters if instructed to do so in the product maintenance instructions. If there are no

references to ﬁlters in the product maintenance instructions, then there are no ﬁlters requiring replacement for

this product.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Safety information 7

Learn about the printer

Finding information about the printer

What are you looking for? Find it here

Initial setup instructions:

• Connecting the printer

• Installing the printer software

See the setup documentation that came with the

printer or go to

http://support.lexmark.com.

More setup and instructions for using the printer:

• Selecting and storing paper and specialty media

• Loading paper

• Conﬁguring printer settings

• Viewing and printing documents and photos

• Setting up and using the printer software

• Conﬁguring the printer on a network

• Caring for and maintaining the printer

• Troubleshooting and solving problems

Information Center—Go to

http://infoserve.lexmark.com.

Product videos—Go to

http://infoserve.lexmark.com/idv/.

Help using the printer software Help for Microsoft Windows or Macintosh operating

systems—Open a printer software program or

application, and then click Help.

Click

to view context‑sensitive information.

Notes:

• Help is automatically installed with the printer

software.

• Depending on the operating system, the

printer software is located in the printer

program folder or on the desktop.

Learn about the printer 8

What are you looking for? Find it here

The latest supplemental information, updates, and customer

support:

• Documentation

• Driver downloads

• Live chat support

• E‑mail support

• Voice support

Go to

http://support.lexmark.com.

Note: Select your country or region, and then

select your product to view the appropriate

support site.

Support contact information for your country or

region can be found on the website or on the

printed warranty that came with the printer.

Have the following information ready when you

contact customer support:

• Place and date of purchase

• Machine type and serial number

• Safety information

• Regulatory information

• Warranty information

• Environmental information

Warranty information varies by country or region:

• In the U.S.—See the Statement of Limited

Warranty included with the printer, or go to

http://support.lexmark.com.

• In other countries and regions—See the

printed warranty that came with the printer.

Product Information Guide—See the

documentation that came with the printer or go to

http://support.lexmark.com.

Learn about the printer 9

Printer conﬁguration

1 Control panel

2 Standard bin

3 Manual feeder

4 250‑sheet tray

Using the control panel

Control panel part Function

1 Display

• View printer messages and supply status.

• Set up and operate the printer.

2 Right arrow button

• Scroll through menus or move between screens and menu options.

• Increase the numeric value of a setting.

Learn about the printer 10

Control panel part Function

3 Stop or Cancel button Stop the current job.

4 Indicator light Check the status of the printer.

5 Select button

• Select a menu option.

• Save the changes in a setting.

6 Back button Return to the previous screen.

7 Left arrow button

• Scroll through menus or move between screens and menu options.

• Decrease the numeric value of a setting.

8 Power button Turn on or turn o the printer.

Note: To tu rn

o

the printer, press and hold the power button for

ﬁve

seconds.

Understanding the status of the indicator light

Indicator light Printer status

O The printer is o or in Hibernate mode.

Blue The printer is ready or processing data.

Blinking red The printer requires user intervention.

Solid amber The printer is in Sleep mode.

Selecting paper

Paper guidelines

Use the appropriate paper to prevent jams and help ensure trouble‑free printing.

• Always use new, undamaged paper.

• Before loading paper, know the recommended printable side of the paper. This information is usually

indicated on the paper package.

• Do not use paper that has been cut or trimmed by hand.

• Do not mix paper sizes, types, or weights in the same tray; mixing results in jams.

• Do not use coated papers unless they are speciﬁcally designed for electrophotographic printing.

Paper characteristics

The following paper characteristics aect print quality and reliability. Consider these factors before printing on

them.

Weight

The trays can feed paper weights from 60 to 176 g/m

(16 to 47 lb) grain long paper. Paper lighter than

60 g/m

(16 lb) may not be sti enough to feed properly, and may cause jams.

Learn about the printer 11

Curl

Curl is the tendency for paper to curl at its edges. Excessive curl can cause paper feeding problems. Curl can

occur after the paper passes through the printer, where it is exposed to high temperatures. Storing paper

unwrapped in hot, humid, cold, or dry conditions can contribute to paper curling before printing and can cause

feeding problems.

Smoothness

Paper smoothness directly aects print quality. If paper is too rough, toner cannot fuse to it properly. If paper

is too smooth, it can cause paper feeding or print quality issues. We recommend the use of paper with 50

Sheeld points.

Moisture content

The amount of moisture in paper aects both print quality and the printer ability to feed the paper correctly.

Leave paper in its original wrapper until you use it. Exposure of paper to moisture changes can degrade its

performance.

Store paper in its original wrapper in the same environment as the printer for 24 to 48 hours before printing.

Extend the time several days if the storage or transportation environment is very dierent from the printer

environment. Thick paper may also require a longer conditioning period.

Grain direction

Grain refers to the alignment of the paper ﬁbers in a sheet of paper. Grain is either grain long, running the length

of the paper, or grain short, running the width of the paper.

For 60–176 g/m

(16–47‑lb) paper, grain long paper is recommended.

Fiber content

Most high‑quality xerographic paper is made from 100 percent chemically treated pulped wood. This content

provides the paper with a high degree of stability, resulting in fewer paper feeding problems and better print

quality. Paper containing ﬁbers such as cotton can negatively aect paper handling.

Unacceptable paper

The following paper types are not recommended for use with the printer:

• Chemically treated papers used to make copies without carbon paper, also known as carbonless papers,

carbonless copy paper (CCP), or no carbon required (NCR) paper

• Preprinted papers with chemicals that may contaminate the printer

• Preprinted papers that can be

aected

by the temperature in the printer fuser

• Preprinted papers that require a registration (the precise print location on the page) greater than ±2.3 mm

(±0.9 in.), such as optical character recognition (OCR) forms

In some cases, registration can be adjusted with a software application to successfully print on these forms.

• Coated papers (erasable bond), synthetic papers, thermal papers

• Rough‑edged, rough or heavily textured surface papers, or curled papers

• Recycled papers that fail EN12281:2002 (European)

• Paper weighing less than 60 g/m

(16 lb)

• Multiple‑part forms or documents

Learn about the printer 12

Selecting preprinted forms and letterhead

• Use grain long paper.

• Use only forms and letterhead printed using an oset lithographic or engraved printing process.

• Avoid paper with rough or heavily textured surfaces.

• Use inks that are not aected by the resin in toner. Inks that are oxidation‑set or oil‑based generally meet

these requirements; latex inks might not.

• Print samples on preprinted forms and letterheads considered for use before buying large quantities. This

action determines whether the ink in the preprinted form or letterhead aects print quality.

• When in doubt, contact your paper supplier.

• When printing on letterhead, load the paper in the proper orientation for your printer. For more information,

see the Paper and Specialty Media Guide.

Storing paper

Use these paper storage guidelines to help avoid jams and uneven print quality:

• Store paper in its original wrapper in the same environment as the printer for 24 to 48 hours before printing.

• Extend the time several days if the storage or transportation environment is very dierent from the printer

environment. Thick paper may also require a longer conditioning period.

• For best results, store paper where the temperature is 21°C (70°F) and the relative humidity is 40 percent.

• Most label manufacturers recommend printing in a temperature range of 18–24°C (65–75°F) with relative

humidity between 40 and 60 percent.

• Store paper in cartons, on a pallet or shelf, rather than on the

ﬂoor.

• Store individual packages on a ﬂat surface.

• Do not store anything on top of individual paper packages.

• Take paper out of the carton or wrapper only when you are ready to load it in the printer. The carton and

wrapper help keep the paper clean, dry, and ﬂat.

Supported paper sizes

Paper size 250‑sheet tray Manual feeder Two‑sided printing

210 x 297 mm (8.27 x 11.7 in.)

148 x 210 mm (5.83 x 8.27 in.)

105 x 148 mm (4.13 x 5.83 in.)

JIS B5

182 x 257 mm (7.17 x 10.1 in.)

When selected, the media is formatted for 215.90 x 355.60 mm (8.5 x 14 in.) unless speciﬁed in the print job.

Load narrow paper short edge ﬁrst.

Print only up to 5 envelopes at a time.

Learn about the printer 13

Paper size 250‑sheet tray Manual feeder Two‑sided printing

Oﬁcio (Mexico)

215.9 x 340.4 mm (8.5 x 13.4 in.)

Hagaki

100 x 148 mm (3.94 x 5.83 in.)

Statement

139.7 x 215.9 mm (5.5 x 8.5 in.)

Executive

184.2 x 266.7 mm (7.25 x 10.5 in.)

Letter

215.9 x 279.4 mm (8.5 x 11 in.)

Legal

215.9 x 355.6 mm (8.5 x 14 in.)

Folio

215.9 x 330.2 mm (8.5 x 13 in.)

Universal

1,2

98 x 148 mm (3.86 x 5.83 in.) to

215.9 x 355.6 mm (8.5 x 14 in.)

7 3/4 Envelope

98.4 x 190.5 mm (3.875 x 7.5 in.)

9 Envelope

98.4 x 225.4 mm (3.875 x 8.9 in.)

10 Envelope

104.8 x 241.3 mm (4.12 x 9.5 in.)

DL Envelope

110 x 220 mm (4.33 x 8.66 in.)

C5 Envelope

162 x 229 mm (6.38 x 9.01 in.)

B5 Envelope

176 x 250 mm (6.93 x 9.84 in.)

Other Envelope

98.4 x 162 mm (3.87 x 6.38 in.) to

176 x 250 mm (6.93 x 9.84 in.)

When selected, the media is formatted for 215.90 x 355.60 mm (8.5 x 14 in.) unless speciﬁed in the print job.

Load narrow paper short edge ﬁrst.

Print only up to 5 envelopes at a time.

Learn about the printer 14

Supported paper types

Notes:

• Labels, envelopes, and card stock always print at reduced speed.

• Labels are supported for occasional use and must be tested for acceptability.

Paper type 250‑sheet tray Manual feeder Two‑sided printing

Plain paper

Card stock X

Labels

Envelopes

Supported paper weights

Paper type and weight Standard 250‑sheet

tray

Manual feeder Two‑sided printing

Light paper

60–74.9 g/m

grain long (16–19.9‑lb

bond)

Plain paper

75–90.3 g/m

grain long (20–24‑lb

bond)

Heavy paper

90.3–100 g/m

grain long (24.1–26‑lb

bond)

Card stock

100–162 g/m

grain long (26.1–43‑lb

bond)

Card stock

100–200 g/m

grain long (28.1–54‑lb

bond)

Paper labels

131 g/m

(35‑lb bond)

Envelopes

60–90 g/m

(16–24‑lb bond)

Learn about the printer 15

Set up, install, and

conﬁgure

Selecting a location for the printer

• Leave enough room to open trays, covers, and doors and to install hardware options.

• Set up the printer near an electrical outlet.

CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: To avoid the risk of

ﬁre

or electrical shock, connect the power cord

to an appropriately rated and properly grounded electrical outlet that is near the product and easily

accessible.

CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electrical shock, do not place or use this product

near water or wet locations.

• Make sure that airﬂow in the room meets the latest revision of the ASHRAE 62 standard or the CEN Technical

Committee 156 standard.

• Provide a

ﬂat,

sturdy, and stable surface.

• Keep the printer:

– Clean, dry, and free of dust

– Away from stray staples and paper clips

– Away from the direct airﬂow of air conditioners, heaters, or ventilators

– Free from direct sunlight and humidity extremes

• Observe the temperature range.

Operating temperature 10 to 32.2°C (50 to 90°F)

• Allow the following recommended amount of space around the printer for proper ventilation:

1 Top 101 mm (4 in.)

2 Rear 102 mm (4 in.)

3 Right side 76 mm (3 in.)

4 Front 508 mm (20 in.)

Note: The minimum space needed in front of the printer is 76 mm (3 in.).

Set up, install, and conﬁgure 16

5 Left side 76 mm (3 in.)

Attaching cables

CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electrical shock, do not set up this product or make

any electrical or cabling connections, such as the power cord, fax feature, or telephone, during a

lightning storm.

CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: To avoid the risk of ﬁre or electrical shock, connect the power cord to

an appropriately rated and properly grounded electrical outlet that is near the product and easily

accessible.

CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: To avoid the risk of ﬁre or electrical shock, use only the power cord

provided with this product or the manufacturer's authorized replacement.

Warning—Potential Damage: To avoid loss of data or printer malfunction, do not touch the USB cable, any

wireless network adapter, or the printer in the areas shown while actively printing.

Printer port Function

1 Ethernet port Connect the printer to a network.

2 USB printer port Connect the printer to a computer.

3 Power cord socket Connect the printer to an electrical outlet.

Set up, install, and conﬁgure 17

Loading paper and specialty media

Setting the paper size and type

1 From the control panel, navigate to:

Settings >

> Paper > > Tray Conﬁguration > > Paper Size/Type > > select a paper source

2 Set the paper size and type.

Conﬁguring

Universal paper settings

1 From the control panel, navigate to:

Settings >

> Paper > > Media Conﬁguration > > Universal Setup >

2 Conﬁgure the settings.

Loading the tray

1 Remove the tray.

Note: To avoid paper jams, do not remove the tray while the printer is busy.

2 Flex, fan, and align the paper edges before loading.

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3 Load the paper stack with the printable side faceup.

Notes:

• Load letterhead faceup with the header toward the back of the tray for one‑sided printing.

• Load letterhead facedown with the header toward the front of the tray for two‑sided printing.

• Do not slide paper into the tray.

• To avoid paper jams, make sure that the stack height is below the maximum paper

ﬁll

indicator.

Set up, install, and conﬁgure 19

4 Adjust the guides to match the size of the paper that you are loading.

5 Insert the tray.

If necessary, set the paper size and paper type from the control panel to match the paper loaded.

Loading the manual feeder

1 Adjust the guide to match the size of the paper that you are loading.

Set up, install, and conﬁgure 20

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